Description
This Delicious Spaghetti Garlic Bread recipe combines perfectly cooked al dente spaghetti tossed in a fragrant garlic butter parsley sauce with warm, crispy homemade garlic bread topped with melted cheese. It’s an easy and tasty meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Spaghetti
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley (or 1 tablespoon dried parsley)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or mozzarella cheese (optional)
- Salt, for pasta water
- Olive oil or vegan butter alternative (optional, as a substitute for butter)
For the Garlic Bread
- 1 loaf French or Italian bread
- Remaining garlic butter mixture from above
- Additional grated Parmesan or mozzarella cheese (optional topping)
Instructions
- Cook Spaghetti: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving a small amount of pasta water, and set aside.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: While the spaghetti cooks, melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, ensuring the garlic doesn’t burn.
- Add Parsley to Butter: Stir in fresh chopped parsley into the garlic butter. If using dried parsley, add it about a minute earlier during the sauté to release its flavor fully.
- Toss Spaghetti with Garlic Butter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained spaghetti with the garlic butter sauce. Toss thoroughly to coat all strands evenly. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if the mixture appears dry.
- Prepare Garlic Bread: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the French or Italian bread loaf in half lengthwise. Spread the remaining garlic butter mixture evenly over both halves. Optionally, sprinkle grated cheese on top.
- Bake Garlic Bread: Place the prepared garlic bread on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Plate the garlic butter spaghetti alongside the warm garlic bread. Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful meal!
Notes
- You can substitute unsalted butter with olive oil or a vegan butter alternative for a dairy-free version.
- If fresh parsley is unavailable, dried parsley works but should be added earlier when cooking to maximize flavor release.
- Adding a splash of reserved pasta water helps bind the garlic butter sauce to the spaghetti for a silky texture.
- The garlic bread can be topped with nutritional yeast instead of cheese for a vegan option.
- Be careful not to burn the garlic when sautéing, as it can turn bitter and affect flavor.
- Leftover spaghetti can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
